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Ely brims with scenery, history and attractions

Sitting at the junction of three major highways, tourist-friendly Ely is a natural hub for travelers in eastern Nevada.

Moapa Valley towns steeped in history

The verdant Muddy River Valley, better known as Moapa Valley, assumes a quiet demeanor that belies a long and sometimes turbulent past.

Readers crack case of tasty local omelets

Readers offer suggestions spanning the valley on the best places to find the most flavorful omelets.

Buckwheat pancakes make grade, and griddle

Buckwheat pancakes, Bubbies sauerkraut and frozen clams casino make the list of cravings that have readers hunting this week.

Fort Churchill attracts history buffs, outdoorsy types

About 350 miles from Las Vegas sits Fort Churchill, a remnant of Nevada’s turbulent years as a U.S. territory which figured prominently during the Civil War.

Atomic Testing Museum chronicles blasts from the past

Longtime Las Vegans probably recall predawn trips to park along the Tonopah Highway north of town for a really big free show — an atomic bomb going off in the desert on the Nevada Test Site.

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